Libra Icon: Rita Hayworth

 

We are officially in the Libra season where the quest for more beauty, harmony, relationships, socializing and justice prevail. The big news of the week is the third and final opposition between Jupiter in Libra (for his final run before moving onto Scorpio on Oct 10th) and Uranus in Aries (in his final run until moving on to Taurus next spring). The polarity between the Aries and Libra axis in our horoscopes, lives and psyches is highlighted now. Finding the balance between self and other; independence and dependence; loving and fighting; disengaging or engaging; harmony and discord; and assertion or accommodation are up right now. Watch relationship tensions rise as we move closer to the Full Moon in the “I am” dominant sign of Aries next week. This week’s First Quarter Moon in “Sympathy for the Devil” Capricorn combined with Pluto stationing Direct in the same archetypal constellation of fear, guilt, shame, power dynamics and soul-stealing ambition could reveal where we’ve allowed the power complex to throw other areas of our lives out of balance. More info on your particular sign below:

 

 

 

 

UNVEILING: DIVINE SANCTUARY::

NOVEMBER 18-22, 2017

MARRAKECH, MOROCCO

AT THE LEGENDARY RIAD ENIJA

“One of my favorites in the Medina would be the recent one I visited called Riad Enija. Starting with the winding passageways you have to take to get there, every step of the journey is a magical one. This riad is also steeped in a rich history, which is felt most profoundly when I’m in the open-aired, enclosed courtyard.”–Mara Hoffman for Vogue

The setting is a 200 year old silk traders palace, named Enija.  The noise and hustle and bustle of narrow alleyways of the Jemaa El Fnaa Square in the Medina disappear as if by magic to be replaced by the gentle gurgling of the fountains and birds singing in the garden the end result of which is, of course, utter peace and a total escape from it all.This beautiful Riad has 12 spacious and enchantingly decorated rooms and suites, tropical gardens and fountains around each corner. Perfect to host a mystical retreat, the magic does not end here, as you open the doors you step into the heart of Marrakech’s humming souks, collorful alleys and bustling bazaars. There is a famous private in-house chef creating the most authentic, sensual and healing Moroccan cuisine you can imagine. The famous Moroccan tea ritual is an integral part of this paradise.

Sherene Vismaya and Chloe Garcia Ponce, will be offering a retreat focusing on the unveiling of Self through healing rituals and sacred space. We will be focusing on the power of intention through mantras, creating our own mesa (altar), as well as activating them. Each client will receive a Limpia (healing) an astrology reading and tarot. We will be discussing the healing properties of herbal remedies found in the souk, and incorporating a sacred belly dance ritual (no previous dance experience required as it is sacred ritual).

As we explore the magic of Marrakech, the “Red City” named for its’ rose stone walls, founded in 1062. We will be visiting the town of Lalla Takerkoust in the Atlas mountains, chiefly known for its nearby dam and lake and is a great place for camel riding or simply admiring view of the peaks.The valley of Ourika, in the Atlas foothills 60 kilometers to the south of Marrakech, is a popular escape to see Berber villages surrounded by waterfalls and rivers. Majorelle Garden (a 12-acre botanical creation by French painter Jacques Majorelle and later saved from development by fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent ). Ali ben Youssef Medersa, above the entrance, an inscription reads,‘You who enter my door, may your highest hopes be exceeded,’ and the jewel-like courtyard that awaits certainly lives up to the promise’. Immerse yourself in a sensuous Moroccan experience at Hammam de La Rose, a sanctuary of peace and tranquility in the heart of Marrakech. Les Bains de Marrakech is an elegant spa centre located in an old townhouse pressed up against the 12th-century city walls in the southern kasbah quarter. A full range of treatments, from water massage to shiatsu, plus steam-cleaning in a traditional hammam, are on offer. Koutoubia Mosque is the largest mosque in Marrakech and spiritual centre, but also a point of reference for international architecture.

PRICE: 2,297$ USD/ or 1,950$ EUR

INCLUDES:

Elaborate breakfast/brunch with homemade breads, moroccan omelettes, fresh orange juice and fruit, Turkish coffee and more.

A beautiful suite at Riad Enija

One Group Dinner with private chef,

and transportation to diffrent activities like the Atlas Mountains and YSL gardens.

The airfaire is not included as well as transportation to the Riad (You can coordinate transportation with the Riad directly). Fly to Marrakech for the evening of the 18th.

 

MOROCCO RETREAT DEPOSIT: $1000.00 (balance: Nov 1)

MOROCCO RETREAT FULL PAYMENT: $2297

Sherene Schostak, M.A., is a Jungian analyst and a professional astrologer in private practice in San Francisco and New York City for the past eighteen years. She is the resident astrologer for both Elle UK and Anne Taylor, Loft. She is also the creator of Project 40: Forty- Day online Jungian journaling intensives and Jungian Authentic Movement. She holds a Master’s Degree from New York University in Clinical Psychology, and a Master’s Degree in Psychoanalytic Studies from the New School for Social Research. Sherene also has certification from the D.O.M.E. the Inner Guide Meditation Center, as an Inner Guide Meditation Initiator. She teaches classes and workshops internationally.Chloe Garcia Ponce is a Mexican “Curandera” healer, a “Yerbera” herbalist and “Oracionista” working through the power of prayer and candle work. Curanderismo is a holistic approach to wellness that has been used in the Americas for hundreds of years. In Mexico, it is also known as Mexican Traditional Medicine, “medicina del campo”. Curanderas have a vast knowledge of herbs and remedies, and other gifts as clairvoyance. Curanderismo believes that disease is caused by social, psychological, physical, environmental, and spiritual factors; a disharmony of body, mind, and spirit. Curanderismo is a luminous weaving of healing wisdom.Chloe Garcia Ponce
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Weekly Horoscopes for  the week of September 25 to October 1st:

Aries:

You can already feel your annual fiery Full Moon building this week (Officially arrives on the 5th of Oct). But first, big career potential is in the mix. Your ambition is off the charts and you’ve got the discipline and determination to launch your biggest plans now. Plus Pluto, comes out of retrograde this week to to both push and empower you in owning your status in the world. Communication moves from critical to cooperative after Friday when Mercury enters harmonizing Libra. You’re thinking win-win solutions now and others are way more open to compromising and accommodating. It’s also excellent for supporting the “relationship talk” in all of its glory.

Taurus:

Welcome to the First Quarter Moon inspiring you to expand your horizons and pack your bags for your next adventure. Complacency and comfort zones are so last week, Taurus. You’re ready to jet. Any deeper versions of obsessions or holding patters are also coming full circle compliments of Pluto coming out of retrograde this week. Recent loss has taught you profound lessons on your priorities and how precious life is. You’ll get back into a sweet groove with work and your daily rituals after Friday. Communication shifts after Friday when Mercury leaves critical and analytical Virgo and enters peace-loving, Libra. You’ll be thinking about ways to bring more beauty and harmony into all situations.

Gemini:

Get ready for the deeps this week, Gemini. The First Quarter Moon pushes you to confront some of your biggest fears, shadows and even insecurities in order to empower you for next week’s Full Moon. By clearing away all of the psychological muck standing in the way of you and your true potential for success, you’ll be ready to recommit to your long-term goals with total confidence. Letting go is your Modus Operandi now. Pluto is echoing this same theme of personal empowerment via deep personal evolution as he completes his yearly retrograde trek through the deepest caverns of your psyche. Perhaps the best news of all is your ruling planet (Mercury) moving into your love and pleasure zone on Friday. Romance and creative goodness are on the rise for the next few weeks.

Cancer:

Relationships are your end-all be-all this week, Cancer. The First Quarter Moon lands in your opposite sign of Capricorn and puts the focus on your partnerships. You’re ready to deepen your commitment or quit the self-deception altogether. In either case, love has a very fated and do or die quality now. Pluto comes out of retrograde on Thursday and insists that you deepen your integrity in all matters of relating. Last but not least, communication shifts from uber critical and worrisome to diplomatic and even sweet. The new conversational theme is “can’t we all just get along?”

Leo:

Work takes center stage this week, Leo. You can feel the impetus to devote your entire being and heart to your current projects. That’s because the First Quarter Moon lands in your work zone and reminds you how rewarding hard work and discipline can be. Putting your undivided attention on your current projects is everything now. You could also feel a bit obsessive about your daily routines now. Any super- stuck energy you’ve been feeling for months finally starts to lift after Pluto comes out of retrograde on Thursday. Lastly, communication takes a lovely turn after Mercury enters your talk and texting zone on Friday. Your words are like nectar and only serve to strengthen your relationship bonds.

Virgo:

This week’s First Quarter Moon is all about the love, Virgo. Your romantic world has been the source of ongoing deep personal work and transformation but this week, you’ll get a glimpse of just how far you’ve actually come. Your creativity is also in the midst of a rather powerful evolution. All are up for review this week under the strong influence in your love house. You’re wondering which structures and commitments truly serve you and which need to finally be severed? Pluto is coming out of retrograde on Thursday and helping you to get clear on what’s real and what’s fake. You know who your true ride or dies are and you’re not wasting time on anyone sub-par. This is also the time time to delve into psychological shadow work. Lastly, Mercury supports your money-making brilliance after Friday.

Libra:

Family themes take over your world this week, Libra. The First Quarter Moon highlights everything domestic and family-oriented as it falls at the base of your horoscope. You’re also rethinking anything out of alignment with your integrity. You want your life on the up and up and from the ground up. The planet of shadow, Pluto is coming out of retrograde and revealing some powerful personal insights you weren’t ready to face until now. Communication becomes perfectly diplomatic when Mercury moves into your sweet stars on Friday. Your words carry the perfect balance of truth and charm. You can convince almost anyone to do anything for you now.

Scorpio:

Communication tops the themes this week, Scorpio. The First Quarter Moon falls in your house of communication and requires the utmost discipline and integrity when it comes to thought, word and action. Your word is everything to you so be sure you can back your promises and commitments going forward. You can feel how essential this is for your own personal respect. It also means avoiding negativity and emotional exaggerations even in the midst of your most volatile moments. Pluto comes out of retrograde on Thursday and reveals some of the shadows and even the dark side of communication. Do you attract your worst fears and scnearios, darling? On a lighter note, creative ideas flow after Friday. Mercury (the communication planet) moves into your zone of dreams and imagination for the next few weeks.

Sagittarius:

Money demands your undivided attention this week, Sadge. It’s actually extremely grounding to dive into your bills and the specifics of your current financial reality. You will improve your cash flow by creating more discipline and structure in your business and accounting practices. The First Quarter Moon lands in your money zone this week to help you get down to business. Pluto is coming out of retrograde on Thursday to reverse any of the current damage or extreme money habits (read: obsessive spending) that may have taken over your world over the past six months . Finally, your social life is buzzing from Friday onward when Mercury (the communication planet) moves into your zone of friends and community.

Capricorn:

This week is all about you, Capricorn. The First Quarter Moon lights up your very own stars and demands you give better than your best in all life arenas. Plus, Pluto comes out of retrograde on Thursday, (also in your stars), so the pressure and intensity are cranked all the way up. Integrity and deep work are in order. No more hiding in the shadows, darling. Your words, thoughts and actions must be in nearly perfect alignment during this time. Finally, look for stellar career opportunities compliments of Mercury moving up to the top of your chart. People are listening.

Aquarius:

Take that much-needed breather this week, Aquarius. Your soul has been missing you like nobody’s business. The First Quarter Moon is all about solitude, retreat and reflection as you prepare for a powerful new cycle. Extra sleep never felt so essential. Your imagination and creativity are off the charts as well. You’re right in the midst of some very deep personal changes compliments of Pluto coming out of retrograde in your house of dreams and imagination. On a lighter note, travel is on the agenda thanks to Mercury moving into your long-distance travel zone on Friday. Passport and luggage at the ready?

Pisces:

This is the week when communication goes next level. Watch your thoughts, words and actions like a psychologist or detective. You will learn so much about your own hidden motivations this week. The First Quarter Moon is highlighting integrity, especially where your friendships are concerned. Take the highroad no matter what, Pisces. Don’t let your sensitivity steer you into paranoid or retaliatory places. You are bigger than that. Pluto, the fiery planet of deep change is coming out of retrograde, so your long-term goals could finally get some traction going forward now. Last, but not least, Mercury, the communication planet is asking you to delve deep into your own secrets and insecurities. Once you face your fears, you feel empowered.